March 2023
Sculthorpe’s Piano Concerto: Fogg’s Captivating Collaboration with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Peter Sculthorpe Works: Piano Concerto Performers: Anthony Fogg (piano), Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Myer Fredman (conductor) Recording:…
Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier: The Dresden Opera’s Timeless Interpretation with Iconic Performers
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Der Rosenkavalier Performers: Marianne Schech (soprano, Die Feldmarschallin), Kurt Böhme (bass, Baron Ochs),…
Barber, Fine, Carter, Diamond’s String Works: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Insightful Exploration of American Compositional Beginnings
Composer: Samuel Barber, Irving Fine, Elliott Carter, David Diamond Works: Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 1; Serious…
Biber’s Mystery Sonatas: Reiter’s Ensemble Brings Baroque Depth to Timeless Masterpieces
Composer: Heinrich Ignaz Biber Works: The Mystery Sonatas Performers: Walter Reiter, Violin; Timothy Roberts, Chamber Organ/Harpsichord; Elizabeth…
Shapero’s Orchestral Works: Bernstein’s Dynamic Interpretations with Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Harold Shapero Works: Concertino for Orchestra (1944), Tartiniana for violin and orchestra (1952), Symphony for Classical…
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Gardiner’s Exuberant Revival with Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Christmas Oratorio Performers: Claron McFadden, soprano; Bernarda Fink, alto; Christoph Genz, tenor;…
Handel’s Samson: Pratschke and Chance Illuminate Redemption with Maulbronner Kammerchor
Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Samson Performers: Sinéad Pratschke, soprano; Michael Chance, alto; Marc LeBrocq, tenor; Raimund…
Mayr’s Sacred Masterpieces: Ulewicz’s Resonant Interpretation with Vokalensemble Ingolstadt and Georgian Chamber Orchestra
Composer: Johann Simon Mayr Works: Mass in C minor, Mozart Salve Regina, Quis te-comprehendat, In te Domine…
Finnish Hymns: A Captivating Journey through Sacred Soundscapes
Composer: Finnish Works: 21 Finnish hymns: 1. Ein’ feste Burg 2. Jesus at the seat of Grace…
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: Gergiev’s Dynamic Leadership with Kirov Orchestra
Composer: Igor Stravinsky Works: Rite of Spring, Alexander Scriabin: Poem of Ecstasy, Op. 54 Performers: Kirov Orchestra,…
Nielsen’s Symphonic Legacy: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through Masterworks
Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Symphony No. 1, Op. 7 (1891-92); Symphony No. 2, “The Four Temperaments”, Op….